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NEW - Weekly story times will take place on Tuesday mornings, followed by weekly pre-K crafts on Wednesday mornings, both at 10:30 am in our Community Room. Reservations will be required for Wednesday crafts but not for Tuesday story times.
STORY TIME - Tuesdays at 10:30 am
Children and their caregivers can enjoy stories on Tuesday mornings in our spacious community room. Themes vary every week. Registration is not required for our regular story time. Upcoming themes:
SEPTEMBER 26 - ALL ABOUT APPLES
OCTOBER 3 - MOVE N' GROOVE WITH SPECIAL GUEST MS. JOLIE
OCTOBER 10 - FIREMAN & FIRE TRUCK STORIES
OCTOBER 17 - PUMPKIN STORIES
OCTOBER 24 - CAT TALES
OCTOBER 31 - HALLOWEEN STORIES - Come dressed in costume if you wish!
CRAFTY WEDNESDAYS: TODDLER/PRE-K CRAFTS - Wednesdays at 10:30 am
Enjoy a different age-appropriate craft every Wednesday in our spacious community room following the theme of the previous day's story time! PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED to ensure that there are enough craft materials for each child:
SEPTEMBER 27 - SMILEY APPLE FACES (RSVP REQUIRED)4
OCTOBER 4 - CANDY CORN OWL CRAFT
OCTOBER 11 - FIRE TRUCK CRAFT
OCTOBER 18 - PUMPKIN CRAFT
OCTOBER 25 - SPOOKY BATS N' SPARKLY WEBS CRAFT
NEW! CHESS CLUB FOR ALL AGES - Thursday, September 28, 6-7 pm
All levels welcome! Whether you are a beginner, seasoned player, or just want to learn how to play chess, head over to the library for an hour of chess every other Thursday in our Quiet Room. For children, teens, and adults. RSVP for SEPTEMBER 28 CHESS CLUB HERE
OTHER FUTURE CHESS CLUB MEETING DATES:
OCTOBER 12 & 26
NOVEMBER 9 & 30
DECEMBER 14 & 28
CRAFTER-SCHOOL CLUB: FAUX CHANDELIERS - Thursday, September 28, at 4 pm
Add some fancy flair to your room with a colorful faux chandelier! Limited to 15 participants - please RSVP HERE to ensure that there are enough craft materials for every child.
"TOY STORY" CAFE TEA PARTY - Saturday, September 30, 11 am-1 pm
Kids ages 5 and up can bring their favorite stuffed animal or doll to a Toy Story themed "tea time" at the library! Activities include Toy Story Bingo, crafts, allergy-friendly goodies (more details about what will be served to come), photo op, and other surprises. RSVP HERE
MONSTER MASH MOVE N' GROOVE WITH MS. JOLIE - Tuesday, October 3, at 10:30 am
Ring in Halloween month with a very special edition of Story Time featuring a Monster Mash Move n' Grove Dance Party led by the ever-popular Ms. Jolie! Costumes and Halloween colored attire are welcome and encouraged but not required. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT - RSVP HERE
SPANISH STORY TIME - Thursday, October 5, at 10:30 am
Enjoy a story about upcoming holiday fun and work on a related craft! REGISTER HERE
OTHER UPCOMING SPANISH STORY TIMES
OCTOBER 19
NOVEMBER 2, 16 & 30
DECEMBER 14
VIDEO GAME CLUB - Monday, October 9, at 4 pm
Club meets the second Monday of the month
Calling all gamers in grades 4-6! Join old and new friends for an after-school video game break! Limited to 10 participants. RSVP HERE FOR OCTOBER MEETING
OTHER UPCOMING VIDEO GAME CLUB MEETING DATES
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13
MONDAY, DECEMBER 11
Note New Time
LEGO CLUB - Wednesday, October 11, 4:30-5:30 pm
Make your way through our Lego bins and let your imagination run wild! REGISTER HERE
Other upcoming Lego Club dates - please note that starting in September, Lego Club will meet from 4:30 to 5:30 pm.
NOVEMBER 8
DECEMBER 6
CRAFTER-SCHOOL CLUB: UNICORN PUMPKINS - Thursday, October 12, at 4 pm
Add a touch of magic to your Halloween decor by making a unicorn pumpkin you can keep for years to come! For ages 5 and up. RSVP REQUIRED - RSVP HERE
AUTUMN NATURE DISCOVERY - Tuesday, October 17, at 4 pm
Enjoy the wonderful colors and scents of autumn during a fun exploration actvity! The Essex County Environmental Center will visit the library and guide us in using our scientific skills to collect, sort, and identify fallen leaves and seeds as we explore the library grounds. We'll then head back inside with our found treasures from nature to make our own fall leaf wreaths. Event also includes a reading of Fletcher and the Falling Leaves, as well as a small collection of nature finds for show and tell. Ideal for ages 4 and up. Pre-registration required - RSVP HERE
CRAFTER-SCHOOL CLUB: FALL/HALLOWEEN CANVAS PAINTING - Thursday, October 26, at 4 pm
Try your hand at some canvas painting! Choose from a few easy yet impressive-looking seasonal scenes. For ages 5 and up. RSVP REQUIRED - RSVP HERE
